JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle
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About JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle is a 2D versus fighter that brings the eccentric world of Hirohiko Araki’s manga to the PlayStation 3. Developed by CyberConnect2 and released in 2013, it pits iconic characters from all eight story arcs against each other in over-the-top one-on-one battles. The game leans into the series’ signature absurdity, letting players wield Stand abilities and flashy attacks straight from the source material. While it’s not a deep technical fighter, it prioritizes style and charm over complexity. Best for diehard JoJo fans or those looking to relive the series’ quirkiest moments in a competitive format.
Gameplay
Combat revolves around a simplified button-mash system where characters execute pre-set movesets, including charged Stand attacks and dramatic finishing moves. Each bout is divided into three rounds, with a focus on zoning, quick combos, and timing-based counters. The camera zooms and spins wildly during special moves, mimicking the manga’s kinetic art style. Story Mode lets you collect characters by clearing arc-specific challenges, while Online Mode pairs you against humans for a more chaotic experience. Controls are intuitive but lack customization, and the AI in single-player feels inconsistent, sometimes telegraphing tells, other times adapting unpredictably. Sessions often end with exaggerated death animations, true to the JoJo aesthetic.
What Players Think
The game holds a 78.1/100 on IGDB from 27 ratings, reflecting a polarized reception. Fans praise its roster size (40+ characters) and faithful animation, but critics call the mechanics “shallow” and the Online Mode “unstable.” Community moods lean nostalgic, many players cite it as a guilty-pleasure gateway to the manga. Average playtime is around 15, 20 hours, with 12% of players reporting full completion. Review snippets highlight the “ridiculous fun of Stand battles” but note the “stiff hitbox design.” It’s a cult hit, not a technical benchmark, but it nails the JoJo vibe for the right audience.
PlayPile's Take
All Star Battle is a budget-friendly ($15, 20 on used markets) love letter to the JoJo universe, best played in short bursts. It’s not a must-buy for fighting game purists, but its charm and character variety make it a solid pick for anime/manga fans or those with a soft spot for PS3-era brawlers. The lack of post-launch support and PS3 exclusivity hurt its longevity, but if you can overlook the dated feel, it’s a colorful, if uneven, slice of JoJo nostalgia.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
78.0
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